Chouchou Guinguette
A convivial guinguette serving seasonal French cuisine with communal wooden tables, weekend brunches, and an animated playroom for children near Opéra Garnier.
Chouchou Guinguette: A Festive French Bistro in the Heart of Opéra
Chouchou Guinguette's culinary approach reflects a deep commitment to French gastronomic traditions while embracing contemporary values of sustainability and seasonality. The kitchen builds its menu around seasonal products sourced through short supply chains, ensuring that ingredients arrive at peak freshness while supporting local producers and reducing environmental impact. The cuisine celebrates French culinary heritage without being bound by it, offering dishes that feel both familiar and thoughtfully executed. The emphasis on seasonal cooking means the menu evolves throughout the year, showcasing spring vegetables, summer produce, autumn harvests, and winter comfort foods as they come into season. This approach not only guarantees optimal flavor but also keeps the dining experience fresh for regular visitors. Weekend brunches represent a cornerstone of the restaurant's offerings, with farm-raised roasted chicken serving as a signature centerpiece. This isn't mass-produced poultry but carefully sourced birds from quality farms, roasted to achieve crispy skin and succulent meat. The brunch service extends beyond this highlight to include a range of options suitable for leisurely weekend dining, with a dedicated children's menu ensuring young diners have age-appropriate choices. Vegetarian diners receive genuine consideration rather than afterthought accommodation. The kitchen develops vegetarian options that stand on their own merits, utilizing seasonal vegetables and French culinary techniques to create satisfying dishes that appeal to vegetarians and omnivores alike. This inclusive approach reflects the restaurant's broader commitment to conviviality—everyone should find something delicious to eat at the communal table. The food philosophy aligns perfectly with the guinguette spirit: honest, generous, and designed for sharing. Portions are substantial, flavors are bold and clear, and presentation prioritizes appetite appeal over architectural plating. This is food meant to be enjoyed in good company, to fuel conversation and celebration, to satisfy both body and spirit. The kitchen's commitment to quality ingredients and French culinary traditions ensures that while the atmosphere may be casual, the food itself is taken seriously, delivering the kind of satisfying, well-executed dishes that keep guests returning.
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Chouchou Guinguette
Opening Hours | |
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| Monday | 12 to 2 PM6 to 9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12 to 2 PM6 to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 2 PM6 to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 2 PM6 to 10 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 2 PM6 to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 2 PM6 to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30 to 2:30 PM |